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How Much Do Professors Make: A Quick Guide

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 13, 2023
Professors’ earnings, on a scale of one to ten, range from one to ten! There are different levels of university teaching staff which include assistant, associate, and full professors. Full professors’ salaries will depend on whether or not they have tenure (a long-term teaching contract), their education, how many degrees they have and in what …
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10 Unique Majors and Degrees

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 17, 2024
We’re excited to introduce you to the most unique majors in college because we understand that not every student is meant to take the traditional business or healthcare route. There are hundreds of interesting majors out there, drawing in students of all types and adding a touch of excitement to campus life! While they’ll still …
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Top Schools for Biology/Biological Sciences Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you planning to major in Biology or Biological Science during college? You might just want to attend one of the colleges or universities that are renowned for their Biology programs! Here’s what you need to know about this area of study, what you can expect in your classes, what you can do with your …
University of Southern California
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Best Colleges for Business Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you thinking about going to college for Business Administration and Management? You have plenty of options! But what are your top choices? Our Scaled Score and College Raptor rankings put Babson College, University of South California, Emory University, and others at the top as best colleges for business. Here’s what you need to know …
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Best Design Your Own Major Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Not sure what you want to major in? Or perhaps several majors sound good to you? Or maybe your desired career needs a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B when it comes to your education? No matter which category you fall into, you have options! One choice is to …
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10 Perfect Jobs for People Persons

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are people drawn to you? Do new people open up and love to talk with you about everything and anything? If so, you might be a people person! A people person is someone who naturally connects with others even if they’ve just met them. Being a people person can be super rewarding, especially in the …
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Top Careers in Photography

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you love art, photography may be right up your alley. This is a very versatile field to find yourself in – after all, you can take photos of just about anything! From weddings to wildlife, there will be something that sparks your interest and creativity. But what do you need to become a photographer …
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7 High Paying Trade Jobs. P.S. No Degree Needed

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
While college is definitely necessary for a number of careers out there, not every job requires a degree. Many will hire individuals straight out of high school or trade school. And many of them pay well, too! Here are just seven examples of high paying trade jobs where you don’t need a degree.   1. …